New Congressional seat possible for Arizona
A new analysis of population trends shows Arizona will likely have another Congressional seat after 2030, according to Election Data Services.
President-elect Donald Trump headlines four-day long AmericaFest in Phoenix
President-elect Donald Trump was back in the Valley for the first time since winning re-election. He was the keynote speaker on Sunday, Dec. 22 at the AmericaFest convention in downtown Phoenix.
AZ Senator Anthony Kern recovering after car crash
We have an update on Arizona State Senator Anthony Kern. He posted to social media Sunday afternoon saying he is out of the hospital after suffering serious injuries in a South Dakota crash earlier this month. Kern was visiting family and was the passenger in a car that lost control and crashed after sliding on ice.
President-elect Donald Trump visits Phoenix
FOX 10's Kenzie Beach spoke with president-elect Donald Trump supporters as he spoke at an event in Phoenix on Sunday, Dec. 22. He takes office in less than a month after winning the 2024 election and earning the votes of a majority of Arizona voters.
Arizona Secretary of State overstepped his authority on elections manual, judge rules
A ruling by a Maricopa County judge has invalidated provisions of Arizona’s elections manual, including one that said the secretary of state must canvass election results even if a county has not certified its ballots.
Fontes overstepped his authority on elections manual
Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Scott Blaney ruled that Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes exceeded his authority when he created the rule in the 2023 Elections Procedures Manual. It required the statewide certification of elections results to move forward even if the vote tallies from every county in the state have not been submitted.
Kyrsten Sinema delivers farewell speech to Senate
Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema delivered a farewell speech on the Senate floor on Dec. 18. Sinema served in the U.S. Senate for six years. She was elected as a Democrat but later changed her party to Independent. Sinema previously announced she would not seek a second term. Sinema was the first woman to represent Arizona in the U.S. Senate.
Trump nominates Herschel Walker as U.S. Ambassador to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas
President-elect Donald Trump has announced his intention to nominate Herschel Walker as the United States Ambassador to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas.
Sober living crisis: Class-action lawsuit launched against State of Arizona
We have been following Arizona's sober living crisis for quite some time, and recently, a group of lawyers involved in a class-action lawsuit against Arizona say state officials knew about the scheme years ago.
DOJ accuses Arizona DCS of discrimination
A report issued by the U.S. Justice Department alleges a list of failures involving the Arizona Department of Child Safety, including allegations the agency did not accommodate disabilities for adults and children in interactions.
Harassment investigation clears Navajo Nation president
The tribe has been mired in political upheaval since April, when Navajo Vice President Richelle Montoya publicly outlined allegations of intimidation and sexual harassment against President Buu Nygren, stemming from interactions at an August 2023 meeting in Nygren’s office.
Ruben Gallego, his wife Sydney expecting baby
Newly-elected Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego and his wife are expecting a baby. The senator-elect posted the news to Instagram on Dec. 17.
Rent tax ban: Arizona cities could lose millions when new law comes into effect
Starting on Jan. 1, 2025, Arizona cities will no longer be able to charge a rental tax, and while that means more money in the pocket for some renters, cities could feel the pinch from the ban.
Arizona rental tax ban could affect cities
Come Jan. 1, Arizona's TPT rental tax will no longer be collected, in a move that could save some renters money. But as FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas reports, some cities could feel the pain from this new law.
Arizona Sen. Anthony Kern hurt in car crash
State Senator Anthony Kern is recovering after being involved in a car crash in South Dakota. Kern suffered serious injuries but is expected to recover.
President-elect Trump to speak at AmericaFest in Phoenix
President-elect Donald Trump will be back in the Valley next week for an event in Phoenix.
AZ government mulls laws for faster ballot counting
Arizona often lags behind others when it comes to vote counting, but there is a new push to speed up the process. FOX 10's Brian Webb has more.
AZ lawmaker looks to abolish death penalty
An Arizona lawmaker reintroduced a bill to abolish the death penalty. Democratic state Representative Patty Contreras of Ahwatukee argues there is no evidence that executions deter crime and is disproportionately applied.
Executions in Arizona could resume, but critics say the state isn't prepared
Resuming executions in Arizona is becoming one step closer in the state, but critics are swinging back, saying the state is not prepared to follow through, and are demanding accountability.
Executions in AZ could resume; critics say state isn't ready
Resuming executions in Arizona is becoming one step closer in the state, but critics are swinging back, saying the state is not prepared to follow through, and are demanding accountability. FOX 10's Lauren Clark has the details.